The Hindu·4 min read·medium
Madras Crocodile Bank turns 50: How does this reptilian zoo run?
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Sanjana Ganesh
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The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust celebrates its 50th anniversary as a pioneering institution for reptile conservation in India. Founded by Zai and Rom Whitaker, the facility has grown into a significant research and educational center for endangered species.
Why it matters
The institution represents a successful model for wildlife conservation and public education in a rapidly urbanizing region.
Zai Whitaker distinctly remembers Madras Crocodile Bank Trust ’s (MCBT) first-ever gharial.
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The article is a descriptive feature on a conservation organization.
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